Public Works

Garbage

Automated Pick-Up

The Summer Village of Itaska uses an automated garbage pick-up system. Each lot with a cabin will be supplied with one 240 L garbage bin.

Pickups are weekly starting May 17 - October 11, 2010

Summer (May - Oct) Weekly on Mondays

Winter (Oct – May) Bi-Weekly on Mondays

ALL garbage must be inside the can. Any extra bags outside of the can will NOT be picked up. If required, an extra cart may be purchased directly from MCL (780) 352-2625.

EXTRA CARTS

The extra charge is $28.31 per month (summer only)
Limit one per resident
They are asking for all five months in advance ( $141.55 )
There are a number of residents that had purchased totes from Waste Management of Canada. These totes are compatible with our system so we will collect them. Residents can purchase a container sticker for the same price. Containers without the sticker will not be collected.

Grass Clippings

During the summer months, grass clippings will be picked up once per week on Mondays (Tuesdays on Statutory holidays).

Limit of 4 bags / household
No bag to exceed 50 lbs in weight
MUST be in clear bags (grass will be composted, so there can be NO garbage, branches, twigs)

1st pick-up day: Monday, May 3, 2010

Big Bins

There will be a spring and fall major clean-up. On the May long week-end, and September long week-end, the Summer Village will supply a large bin, where residents may put their garbage.

NOT ALLOWED

a) Tires see www.albertarecycling.ca

b) E waste (TV's, computers, etc.) see www.albertarecycling.ca

c) Paint and Paint cans (acceptable if the lids are off and the paint inside is

dry/hard)

d) White goods: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, liquids

* extra charges will apply for the above being put in the big bin and be charged directly to person, or if not known, than to Summer Village which will pass the fees on through taxes

Extra Garbage

Extra garbage that does not fit in your garbage can must be disposed of in an acceptable dump facility. Many residents have a blue bag for recycling which they take back with them to the city. If you have garbage that you need to take to a dump:

Mission Beach(closest) Wed – Sat 9 – 5 East of RR15 on 616 (Albert) 955-4541 Domestic solid waste, burnable wood	Sunny Brook North on Hwy 39 RR22 Wed – Sat
Leduc Regional Rolly view road North on 623 east of Leduc, RR 244 Takes anything (heavy metal…) $27 / metric tonne 986-4202 Mon – Sat 9 – 5 Late on Wed (9 pm)	WEST DRIED MEAT LAKE REGIONAL LANDFILL SITE www.county.camrose.ab.ca Location: SW 14-44-21-W4 call 780-877-2269 for hours of operation (From HWY 21 turn east on HWY 609 about 1 mile)

Yard Waste Pick-Up

MCL is considering offering a subscription yard waste service (grass and leaves), where the resident will purchase bio-degradable bags from MCL. Purchase price will include bag AND cost of collection AND processing costs. Forecasted cost of a package of 10 bags - $50.00. They need a critical mass of 200 to proceed. Please contact the Summer Village office if you are interested in this solution.

Road Bans

During spring break-up (~April - beginning of June) there is a 50% road ban in Itaska Beach, as well as surrounding area. The remainder of the year the road is at 75%.

Snow Removal

Snow removal is done by a contractor after major snowfalls as necessary. Please contact the office if the road needs to be plowed.

Fire Safety

Is your home Fire Smart?

www.srd.gov.ab.ca/wildfires

Firesmart_Manual.pdf